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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912.52, 12,291.06 and 7,653.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912.52, 12,291.06 and 7,653.15 is: 10,554.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912.52 : 12,291.06 = 7,653.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912.52/12,291.06 = 7,653.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912.52x = 12,291.06 × 7,653.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912.52x = 94,065,325.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,065,325.84/8,912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,554.29

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